When Su Shunci heard Su Chengye order someone to get Aunt Lian's indenture, the corners of her lips couldn't help but rise slightly, but then returned to normal in an instant.
Su Chengye stood there with his hands behind his back, determined to suppress his daughter's arrogance today. Otherwise, no one in the family would take him seriously as their father.
Soon, the housekeeper brought over Aunt Lian's indenture.
Su Chengye gestured to hand it to Su Shunci. He wanted to see what Su Shunci could do after getting the indenture.
Only when people have no way out can they bow their heads and admit defeat.
Su Shunci took the indenture handed over by Su Zhong, unfolded it and looked at it carefully. After confirming that it was correct, she put it in her arms. This was her aunt's free body.
"Since my father is determined to draw a line between us mother and daughter, we will not shamelessly stay in the Su family."
After saying that, Su Shunci turned around and walked out of Songhe Hall.
Su Chengye became anxious. He didn't expect this girl to be so cold and hard.
He wanted to speak to stop them, but for a moment he didn't know how to start. When he came to his senses again, Su Shunci had already left Songhe Hall and went to Aunt Lian's residence.
Su Zhong was still reminding Su Chengye, "My Lord, what should we do now? Should we stop the Fourth Young Lady? And Concubine Zeng is still waiting for you to go over and take a look."
Su Chengye thought for a moment and said, "Let's go to Aunt Zeng's place. If this evil creature wants to leave, just let her. If she can't survive outside, she'll naturally come back."
Su Chengye thought that even if Su Shunci took Aunt Lian out of the house, she would still look terrified and desperate.
Little did they know that when Su Shunci went to see Aunt Lian, she was smiling with her eyes curved and humming a song.
From the moment her stepmother Lin Wanyin divorced her father and left the Marquis' Mansion, Su Shunci had thought more than once that it would be great if she and her mother could also leave the Marquis' Mansion.
But it was just a thought, she knew it was impossible. Putting aside other things, just talking about the concubine's indenture, the Su family would never return it to them.
And she is the daughter of the Su family after all. Even if the Su family uses her for a random marriage, they will not give her freedom.
But sometimes, man's plans are not as good as God's. Step by step, we have finally reached this day.
Su Shunci was even a little dazed and couldn't believe that she and her aunt could really leave the Su family.
As for what to do after leaving the mansion, Su Shunci had already thought about it. With Huajin Pavilion, she and her aunt would have no problem with food, clothing, and other expenses.
After leaving the mansion, she first lived in the backyard of Huajin Pavilion. Gradually, she would find a suitable courtyard to buy, and she and her aunt would settle down.
She also thought that without her status as the fourth daughter of the Su family, those noble ladies might no longer do business with her. But that didn't matter. Even if she became a female manager in the Lin family, she could still support her concubine.
Her confidence does not come from how much money she has, but from her ability to live and earn money outside.
My third cousin was right. The ability to make money is the foundation of life. It is far more real than status, money, or empty halo.
Although I felt a little bit of fear about the future after taking this step, I was mostly happy and looking forward to it.
Su Shunci entered the inner room of the main house in Concubine Lian's courtyard and saw the maid applying medicine to her. She then realized that she had been pushed and hit the corner of the wall during the quarrel with Concubine Zeng.
Su Shunci stood up and was about to go find Aunt Zeng to settle the score, but was stopped by Aunt Lian.
"Don't go, she's pregnant, don't mess with her."
Su Shunci snorted inwardly. So what if she was pregnant? Even if she gave birth to eight sons, it would be useless. The title of the Marquisate belonged to her eldest brother.
Since she was leaving, she didn't want to cause any more trouble. Fortunately, Aunt Lian's hand was only slightly bruised and not serious.
Su Shunci sent the servant away, took out the indenture to show Aunt Lian, and explained to her what had just happened in Songhe Hall.
After explaining everything, Su Shunci held Aunt Lian's hand and said, "Aunt, from now on, we will live a simple life together as mother and daughter."
She thought Aunt Lian would be puzzled, reluctant, and would question her.
But no, Aunt Lian was just stunned for a moment, then said, "Okay, pack up and let's go. I wonder when Madam will return from Yunzhou. Will I be able to see Madam more often in the future?"
There was a faint glimmer of excitement in his eyes.
Su Shunci finally understood that her aunt had no attachment to the mansion. She probably envied her mother's ability to get a divorce, just like she did.
The mother and daughter simply packed up their gold, silver and valuables and did not take anything worthless.
The servants following Aunt Lian looked at each other, wondering why their two masters looked like they were going on a long journey.
Aunt Lian called the servants to her side and said that they had all been with her and she had to give an explanation.
Su Shunci packed the reward money prepared in advance into purses and distributed it to several people.
Aunt Lian held her indenture in her hand and said, "The Marquis has just kicked the Fourth Young Miss and I out of the Marquis' Mansion. You have all followed me for many years, so please accept this small token of your gratitude. As for where you will serve in the future, just wait for the instructions of the housekeeper's wife."
Several maids were stunned for a moment. They were kicked out of the mansion?
Isn't that like falling from heaven to the ground?
Even though Concubine Lian was not favored in the mansion, she was still a legitimate concubine in the mansion, and her food, clothing and other expenses were even better than those of the wives of small families. There were so many maids in the mansion who dreamed of marrying the Marquis, but they had no chance.
"Auntie, why don't you go and beg the Marquis again? He might just be speaking in anger," the maid Cui'e advised. "You absolutely must not leave the mansion. Life is hard for ordinary people. It's nothing compared to being in the mansion with the Marquis to rely on."
There was something Cui'e didn't say: with Aunt Lian's age and status, it would be difficult for her to remarry.
The other maids also agreed with Cui'e's words. In their opinion, how could they have a good life if they were driven out by their men?
It's no wonder they think so. Although the Great Zhou was quite tolerant towards women, allowing them to engage in business and divorce, in reality, there were very few female business owners who could actually do business outside, and even fewer who could divorce.
Lin Wanyin is considered lucky, with an open-minded father and brother, and a daughter and son-in-law who can support her. The Lin family and Su Qingyu are the support and confidence that has enabled Lin Wanyin to get to where she is today.
But Aunt Lian obviously has no such support.
In the eyes of everyone, even if the fourth young lady could manage a shop, it would be useless. Could she really support the family on her own?
Su Shunci looked around and saw that everyone was looking at her with puzzled and pitying eyes. She did not explain. She just said calmly, "Mother, we should go now."
Now that Aunt Lian had left the Su family, she no longer had to call her Aunt.
The mother and daughter walked out of the inner courtyard and headed towards the main gate, where they happened to meet Su Qingyu and Jinyun coming in from outside.
When Jinyun heard that the young lady and her concubine were going to be kicked out, she cried and wanted to go with Su Shunci. However, Jinyun's indenture was in the Su family, and Su Shunci could not take her away. Later, Su Qingyu said that she would find a way to get Jinyun's indenture so that she could still follow the fourth young lady.
Su Shunci said that her father attacked Concubine Lian because Concubine Zeng was pregnant. Su Qingyu frowned slightly at first, then burst out laughing.
Pregnant?
This is interesting.
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